[marktwain]

This clerk handled the aftermath exactly right. I think his concealed carry class just paid off, big time.

[popdonnelly]

It’s ridiculous that someone has to defend an obvious lawful act of self-defense. It’s ridiculous that we have to live in fear of criminals. It’s ridiculous that we’re supposed to feel sorry for the criminals.

[DCBryan1]

Sniff, I love a happy ending.

[nbhunt]

and with the economy, I'm afraid these acts will increase dramatically. Be prepared to protect yourselves. No one else will be there to help you until it is too late.

[Brilliant]

“Despite fearing for his life, Gardner said the clerk feels bad about the killing.”

That was a smart thing to say. Invariably, if the innocent shooter does not “feel bad” about the shooting, the prosecutor goes after him.

[Clint Lippo]

“.....robber shot his co-worker...”.Gee, I guess the robber must have worked there.[sarc]

[ditto h]

This guy was exceptionally bright though. He could count to 3.

[InABunkerUnderSF]

As Jones was leaving, “that’s when the bullets started flying,” Gardner said. And what's that about the crook shooting his co-worker? Did the crook work at the store or did he have an accomplice?

I think I'll become a journalists. It obviously takes no writing talent or command of the English language. It ought to be easy.

Long ago William Strunk and E. B. White wrote an excellent little 78 page book called "The Elements Of Style". It explains how to construct and punctuate a coherent sentence in the English language. Journalists should read it.